VW Tiguan and Touareg R-Line introduced in Detroit

The German based automaker Volkswagen has recently announced the introduction of the R-Line versions of the Tiguan and Touareg in Detroit.

According to the car manufacturer, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is based on the SEL version and the model is adding chrome trim, an R-Line rear spoiler, body colored side skirts, wheel arch extensions, bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, a sports tuned suspension and 19-inch Mallory alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile tires. The cabin has received a flat bottom R-Line multi-function steering wheel, black headliner, R-Line scuff plates, door trim, aluminum sport pedals, 10-channel, 400-watt amplifier, 8 speakers and a subwoofer and more. The model is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo engine available with FWD or AWD.

Besides the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the carmaker has also brought the Touareg R-Line to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The company says that the model is based on the Lux and it’s coming with a sport tuned suspension, LED taillights, new side skirts, new front bumper fascia, oval dual exhaust tips, R-Line steering wheel, stainless steel R-Line scuff plates, aluminum sport pedals, aluminum trim and more. Power to the model can be provided by the 3.6 liter VR6 gasoline or by the 3.0 liter TDI. No word on the price list of the two models just yet.